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NTEC
Nuclear Technology Education Consortium
A national consortium of universities Delivering
postgraduate education and training Co-ordinated
by the Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of
Manchester
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Background
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• NII report summary (2002) If nuclear education
  were a patient in hospital, it would be in
  intensive care.
• UK decommissioning programme KNOO will require
  maintenance replenishment of key skills.
• is an initiative co-ordinated by the
  Dalton Nuclear Institute that specifically
  addresses training needs of industry.
• is the only consortium in the nuclear
  arena permitted to bid for Research Council
  (EPSRC) support for its establishment.
• Bid can only be successful with support and
  collaboration of industry.

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DALTON NUCLEAR INSTITUTE
A major focus in nuclear science and engineering
at the new University of Manchester
Research
Interdisciplinary research in fission, fusion and
medical fields, particularly focussing on areas
of commonality and technology transfer.
Education
Through the initiative, the aim is
to secure the supply of trained nuclear
scientists and engineers to the nuclear industry.
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Partners
Birmingham City Imperial College Lancaster
Leeds Liverpool
Manchester Sheffield HMS Sultan University of
Highlands Islands Westlakes Research Institute
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Partners Expertise
Birmingham City Imperial Lancaster Leeds Liverpool
Manchester Sheffield HMS Sultan UHI Westlakes
Physics Technology of Reactors, Waste
Management Decommissioning Risk
Assessment Reactors, Chemical Engineering Safety
Engineering, Decommissioning, Robotics,
Environmental Science Nuclear Process
Engineering, Particle Science Radiometrics,
Decommissioning Environment Nuclear
Engineering, Materials, Radiochemistry, Nuclear
medicine, Graphite, Fusion Waste Management
Storage, Waste Immobilization Reactor Technology
Safety Management Decommissioning
Environmental Remediation Modelling Pathways in
Environment, Environmental Decision Making
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Key Features
Covers a broader range of nuclear subjects than
can be offered by any partner individually. Studen
ts register with one university but access entire
range of course modules offered by
consortium. Short fat modular approach. Course
modules may be taken as part of a degree
programme or individually for professional
development. Based on the successful MTEC
consortium of universities serving the Marine
industry.
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Structure
Board of Studies Course Directors of Partner
Institutions All Policy Decisions
Advisory Board

Birmingham
Westlakes
Coordinated by Dalton Nuclear
Institute
City
UHI
Delivery planning Presentation Marketing
Distance learning, QA
Imperial
HMS Sultan
Lancaster
Sheffield
Manchester
Leeds
Liverpool
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Course Design Parameters
High quality Wide breadth Industrial
relevance Real value Academic and industrial
input Specialist guest speakers
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Programme Structure
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Project Dissertation
M.Sc.
Master of Science
Four Additional Elective Modules
Postgraduate Diploma
Three Additional Core Modules
Postgraduate Certificate
One Module
CPD
Entry Point
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Phase I Programme (commences September 2005)
M.Sc. in Nuclear Science Technology
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M.Sc. Syllabus Structure
Core Modules

• DECOMMISSIONING
• Decommissioning / Waste / Environmental
  Management
• Decommissioning Robotics Engineering
• Management of the Decommissioning Process
• Immobilisation Encapsulation of Nuclear Waste

• NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY
• Reactor Physics, Criticality Design
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle
• Radiological Protection
• Criticality

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M.Sc. Syllabus Structure
Suggested Elective Streams

• NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY
• Chemical Engineering in Reactor Design Waste
  Treatment
• Design of Safety-Critical Systems
• Policy, Regulation Licensing
• Reactor Materials Lifetime Behaviour
• Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
• Risk Analysis

• DECOMMISSIONING
• Chemical Engineering in Reactor Design Waste
  Treatment
• Design of Safety-Critical Systems
• Geological Aspects of Radioactive Waste Disposal
• Particle Colloid Engineering in the Nuclear
  Industry
• Policy, Regulation Licensing
• Public Political Aspects of Nuclear
  Decommissioning
• Risk Analysis
• Treatment Decision Making

• ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Geological Aspects of Radioactive Waste Disposal
• Immobilisation Encapsulation of Nuclear Wastes
• Policy, Regulation Licensing
• Public Political Aspects of Nuclear
  Decommissioning
• Risk Analysis
• Treatment Decision Making

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Phase II Programme (from September 2006)
Nuclear Fusion electives Nuclear Medicine
electives Radiochemistry Radiation
Chemistry Practical Reactor Operation Collaboratio
ns with overseas universities
(Europe, USA, Japan, South Africa)
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Module Structure (150 hours per module)
Pre-reading preparation via
Distance Learning 1 weeks direct teaching at
university Post-module assignment Examination
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Timetable
September 2004 December 2004 January
2005 September 2005 September 2006
Bid submitted to EPSRC Decision from
EPSRC Programme finalised First cohort of
students Phase II subjects
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Success of CTA Bid
EPSRC has made it clear to the NTEC consortium
that tangible evidence of support from
industry will be a key factor in the success of
the bid.
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COGENT Industry Survey
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• 19 responses received by COGENT
• Good support for NTEC model
• Some areas identified for development
• No significant change needed to the proposed
  syllabus and structure

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Input Requested From Industry
Verification of course structure and content
A letter to support consortium bid to EPSRC
Practical support and collaboration, For example
Provision of student bursaries Commitment to send
students Provision of specialist
lecturers Sponsorship of course
modules Placements for student project work